TMS 561 turbidimeter

TMS 561 turbidimeter is specifically designed for continuous on-line measurement

of turbidity in filtered or raw water in municipal and industrial water treatment
plants, final effluent in wastewater, and filter performance in the commercial
aquatic applications. Utilizing an EPA-approved, reusable, primary standard,
routine calibration is fast and inexpensive. For poor quality water, an ultrasonic,
self-cleaning system is available to reduce maintenance. An optional data
acquisition system and software package allows networking of up to 255
turbidimeters into a single computer. The software provides graphical trending,
alarms, and filter analysis.

FEATURES
The Wallace & Tiernan® TMS 561 turbidimeter provides an economical, compact
system for turbidity measurement in most water treatment applications. Available
with either a white light or IR light source, it is ideally suited for reporting results
under EPA and other international standards. Each TMS 561 turbidimeter offers
these standard and optional features:

• Two automatic measurement ranges of 0-10 NTU and 10-1000 NTU

(Nephelometric Turbidity Units).
• Three basic models to choose from to provide the correct instrument for a specific
application.
• Compact design eliminates the need to mount multiple components for each
turbidimeter. All of the electronics and operator controls are built into the
measurement unit.

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DESIGN
Vapor Purge
To eliminate condensation on the flow-through cuvette, a replaceable desiccant
pack dries the air in the area of the cuvette. A circulation fan and heat from the
system’s electronics further maintain a dry environment around the cuvette to
eliminate any interference from transient moisture. An alarm on the control display
indicates when the desiccant pack requires replacement.

Bubble Rejection System

The optical chamber of the TMS 561 turbidimeter has been designed to eliminate
air in the sample and at the same time create a vortex cleaning action throughout
the optical chamber.

Light Source
White light is recommended for use in turbidimeters reporting results under USEPA
(US standard) jurisdiction. The TMS utilizes an advanced krypton-filled white light
technology with a lamp life expectancy up to seven years.
Infrared light is recommended for use in turbidimeters reporting results under ISO
7027 (European standard) jurisdiction. Lamp life expectancy is up to 11 years.
Infrared light is also recommended for wastewater final effluent and industrial
applications where color is present in the sample stream.

Automatic Self-Cleaning
For applications with poorer water quality, automatic self-cleaning is available as
an option. This unique system works by sending ultrasonic frequency into a piezo
transducer bonded to the bottom of the flow-through cuvette. This dramatically
increases the time between manual cleaning to enable turbidity measurements in
difficult applications. This extends flow-through measurement technology into the
area once only capable with surface scatter instrumentation, but at a lower cost
and improved reliability.

Menu-Driven Electronics
An integral LCD display provides the operator with the turbidity levels and
messages for guidance in setup, calibration, and troubleshooting. There are three
operational modes of the instrument accessible through the three-button touchpad:
AUTO (measurement), CAL, and CONFIG. Through these three menu selections,
the instrument can be calibrated, customized (displays, alarm functions, outputs,
etc.), and setup for limited sample calibration. A security access option can be
selected to prevent unauthorized tampering with the instrument operating
parameters.

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Simple, Economical Calibration
Calibration can be completed using EPA-approved primary standards available as
an accessory from Siemens’ range of Wallace & Tiernan® Products. Unlike
competitive units, these calibration standards are sealed cuvettes and require no
mixing or dilution of expensive bulk standards. This dry method of calibration is
fast, clean, and reusable. One set of standards can be used on multiple
turbidimeters. Onscreen menu prompts guide you through the calibration
procedure quickly and easily. It is not necessary to disconnect any piping or turn off
the sample flow when performing the calibration.

OPTIONAL DATA NETWORK INTERFACE ACQUISITION SYSTEM

An optional data acquisition system is designed to sequentially collect data from a
series of interfaced TMS 561 turbidimeters. The software can monitor up to 255
turbidimeters on one computer. The software system stores data and prints
reports, graphs, and alarms on each individual turbidimeter. In addition, it can
compare filters and monitor individual or multiple filter efficiency.
Minimum Hardware Requirements for Software
• Pentium Class PC running at 90 MHz
• 32 MB RAM (recommended 64 MB), 200 MB free hard disk space
• Windows NT/2000/XP recommended
• Network card and TCP/IP networking installed on PC’s to be connected (this is
required only if the SCADA system is to operate on a multimode network of PC’s)

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OPERATION
Turbidity of a fluid is caused by undissolved substances, such as inorganic or
organic particles, colloids, or gas bubbles. If light strikes such suspended particles,
the light beam is reflected or refracted and a small amount of light is scattered
throughout the fluid. The intensity of the light scattered is determined by the
amount and the properties (size, shape, color) of these particles. Measurement of
the turbidity is based on the evaluation of the intensity of the scattered light.
The measurement value depends on the wave length of the light used and the
geometry of the measuring instruments or the angle of measurement. In order to
establish an international standard of turbidity, these parameters have been
defined by the EPA (for U.S. applications) and ISO (for international applications).

In the TMS 561 turbidimeter, a continuous sample of the process to be measured

flows through the meter. The measuring chamber consists of a rotational
flowthrough assembly with a replaceable glass cuvette. A specially designed flow
head eliminates the need for a bubble trap and ensures an immediate response
time. Either a white light or IR light lamp generates a beam of light, which is passed
through the sample. This light is measured by two sensors arranged at an angle of
90º. The resulting signal is conditioned by the integral electronics to provide a
turbidity measurement reading in NTU. When calibrated against a known turbidity
standard, the TMS 561 turbidimeter provides an accurate indication of turbidity on
a continuous basis.

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TECHNICAL DATA
Model Selection: All models provided fully calibrated and include 4-20 mA output,
desiccant, spare measuring cuvette with light shield, power supply, and instruction
manual. Also, an optional flow alarm is available to provide indication of a loss of
sample flow.

Measurement Range: 0-1000 NTU (Models BW, BR, DW & DR)0-100 NTU
(Models CW & CR)

Accuracy: ±2% of reading or ±0.02 NTU below 40 NTU,whichever is greater ±5%

of reading above 40 NTU

Resolution: 0.0001 NTU (below 10 NTU)

Response Time: Adjustable from 5 to 500 seconds

Display: Multi-line LCD back-lit display

Alarms: Two programmable high/low alarms, 120-240 VAC 2A Form C Relay

Analog Output: Powered 4-20 mA, 600 Ω drive, galvanically isolated

Communications Port: Bi-directional RS-485 with Modbus or W&T

communication protocol

Light Source: White Light or Infrared (850nm)

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Sample Flow Rate: 100 ml/min to 1 liter/min (0.026 to .26 gal/min)

Sample Pressure: 60 psi (4.1 bar) Maximum

Sample Connections: Intake and Drain tubing connections - 3/16"ID x 5/16"OD

Sample Flow Alarm: Optional, factory installed. Provides alarm indication in the
event of a loss of sample flow.

Operating Temperature: 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 50ºC)

Sample Temperature: 34ºF to 122ºF (1ºC to 50ºC)

Wetted Materials: Nylon, Borosilicate Glass, Silicon, Polypropylene, Stainless

Steel

Power Requirements: 90-250 VAC, 47- 63 Hz, 80VA

Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4X / IP 56

Environmental Conditions: Not recommended for outdoor use. Altitude up to

6560 ft. (2000 meters). Up to 95% RH (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance:
White Light version compliant to U.S. EPA 180.1 Infrared version compliant to ISO
7027 Certifications: CE Approved, ETL listed to UL 3111-1. ETL Certified to CSA
22.2 No. 1010-1-92.

Dimensions: 14" x 12" x 12" (35cm x 30cm x 30cm) See WT.050.610.101.UA.CN.

Typical Installation: See WT.050.610.200.UA,CN

Shipping Weight: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg).

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